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V865 TEW

2000 Pontiac Firebird

White Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,569 mi
Last recorded78,569 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Pontiac Firebird49,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV865 TEW
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 78,569 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 78,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 77,853 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 77,499 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Pontiac Firebird?

Based on 8,717 MOT tests across 1,065 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
640
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,065
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 177
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 140
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V865 TEW is a 2000 Pontiac Firebird in White with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 49,611 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Pontiac Firebird fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V865 TEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pontiac Firebird typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 26 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V865 TEW registered?

V865 TEW is a 2000 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V865 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V865 TEW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V865 TEW have outstanding finance?

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